Shopper marketing agency Saatchi & Saatchi X might be a member of the world’s third-largest communications company (Publcis Group), but it still offers a flexible environment and personal experience for employees.

Amid the entertainment value of crawfish boils, Halloween costume contests and charity Texas Hold ‘Em tournaments, Saatchi & Saatchi X is also achieving important team building benefits that show up most clearly during times of stress.

The Springdale-based shopper marketing company Saatchi & Saatchi X puts a heavy emphasis on work-life balance, and its efforts to foster a cooperative, lively workplace have earned Saatchi & Saatchi X recognition as one of Arkansas Business’ Best Places to Work.

Acxiom Corp. has again ranked second on Advertising Age magazine’s April 29 list of marketing-services agencies of all disciplines. The list ranks companies by U.S. revenue in 2012 — $678 million in Acxiom’s case.